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Technical specifications for the Kawaberg
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Chassis: (Modified) Kawasaki KX250 1994
  Kawaberg  Husaberg FC501 '97  Yamaha YZ400F '98 KX250 '94 
Bike weight without fuel 107 kg (236 lb) 110 kg (243 lb) 113,5 kg (250lb) 104 kg?
Weight front/rear wheel 52/55 kg (115/121 lb) 53.5/56.5 kg (118/125 lb)    
Fuel tank capacity 6.7 litres (1.77 US gal)  8 l (2.1 US gal) 8.3 l (2.2 US gal) 8.3 l (2.2 US gal)
Wheelbase 1475 mm (58.1") 1491 mm (58.7") 1480 mm (58.3") 1475 mm
Rake  27.9° 28.3° 27.2° 27.9°
Trail  119 mm (4.69") 125 mm (4.92") 117 mm (4.6") 119 mm
Ground clearance  386 mm (15.2") 381 mm (15") 373 mm (14.7") 386 mm
Suspension Stock, except rear:
Heavier valved rebound 
     

Engine: Husaberg 501 1996
    Comment
Camshaft HÖÖR 55 with centrifugal decompression mechanism Stock Husaberg '97-
Gearbox 1-4th close ratio
5-6th wide ratio
From FC models
From FE models
Radiators Stock Kawasaki 2x231 cm2 frontal area Husaberg uses 1x646 cm2
Carburetor 38 mm Dellorto flatslide  
Lighting coil 140 W